Kris Allen was born and raised in the small town of New Braunfels,Texas. For half of his life he lived in Hernshaw, West Virginia. His music is a captivating mix of high energy and soulful country/southern rock. He was inspired by legends such as Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash. Keith Whitley and Lynard Skynard are the biggest influences on his style. Currently finished with four albums, Kris writes many of the songs and music that he performs. He also plays guitar for some of the tracks. His music has received worldwide attention, topping the charts on the world, U.S. and Nashville charts consecutively for months on MP3.com. There are also many radio stations, both internet and FM that play his music.Some of these are "The Wave" in Oshawa,Ontario Canada, and MCWC Country Radio in Mora, Sweden.He has developed fans in many countries. "There are not many artists who can get so much energy and feeling into songs. Kris is one of them! Awesome talent!" quotes Andrew McKneigh from Liverpool, England. Stories and articles have been published in many newspapers including one titled "Second Chances" that was a ¾ page article and front page photo in the Murfreesboro Daily News Journal. It was about his second chance in life, and coming to Nashville to fulfill his dreams. There are many organizations that Kris has performed benefit shows for, Childrens Miracle Network, United Way, The Breast Cancer Society and Special Friends Of Portland to name a few. He is especially fond of working with children and has had a concert for Special Friends summer camp and Christmas show for many years. United Way used a song that he wrote and performed called "Best Friend" on their infomercial for Special Friends as well. Kris has received media coverage, singing a powerful song that he wrote, "Why Have They Taken GOD Away" on NBC's Nashville Gospel Network. The video aired in seven countries with twenty-nine million viewers. The song was inspired by the need for prayer back in schools and our children's lives. He is a very dedicated and hard working artist, recently traveling to Illinois for a benefit for breast cancer. He performed and auctioned the shirt off of his back to help the cause. "I have never met anyone with a heart as big as his" said Debbie Burgess. His warm vocals and emotions that are expressed touch the hearts of many, such as one fan, Maverick of Jukebox Saturday Night who wrote, "I was so deeply moved when I first heard "Heroes Never Die" that I rushed in to tell you about that great song and how it touched home!" Songs and photos have been featured on many personal web pages in several countries like www.netcountry.dk in Denmark. Kris is currently reforming a new band and plans to travel more in the next couple of years. Some of his goals are to have more exposure and fans, not only in the U.S., but overseas as well. You can see some of his photos, listen to the music, read fan mail, check dates and more on his site: www.krisallen.com